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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mitis tell Shedek to do while in Abbeny?
(a) Watch out for fast women
(b) Live life
(c) Keep free
(d) Study hard

2. What do Shevek and his friend show concern for on Insurrection Day?
(a) A working class revolution
(b) A new law that stops people talking about Urras
(c) That it has not rained for so long
(d) The prospect of war

3. Why does Ketho want to explore Anarres?
(a) He has read some of Odo's writings and is curious about the planet
(b) He wants to try some Anarres food
(c) He wants to find a wife
(d) He wants to buy a good saw

4. What was Odo during his lifetime?
(a) A doctor
(b) An engineer
(c) A philosopher
(d) A scientist

5. What kind of people normally have to spend time on the Segvina Island?
(a) Mentally ill people
(b) Murderers and rapists
(c) Corrupt politicians
(d) Scientists

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shevek find does not exist in Urras to the degree he thought it did?

2. Why does Sabul become angry with Shevek?

3. What disaster happens when Shevek arrives in Chakar?

4. What did Tirrin contend with Shevek about Urras?

5. Who tells Shevek he is restricted to campus?

(see the answer key)

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